Lot 4113
Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. In the name of Arsinoê II. Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm) (27.96g) minted at Alexandria. Time of Ptolemy VI - Ptolemy VIII, 180-116 BC. Veiled head of the deified Arsinoê II, wife of Lysimachos and later her brother Ptolemy II, right, wearing stephane; K behind. Reverse: Double cornucopiae bound with fillet. Cf. Arsinoê p. 67, 8; Svoronos 1499; SNG Cop 322. Well-centered and excellent style. A superb example struck in very high relief and lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
The Mnaieion was the largest regular issue gold coin to circulate in the ancient world. Coins in honor of Arsinoê II were struck until some point near the end of the second century BC, and the issues with "K" behind her bust seem to be the last in the series.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
Wolfen Family Foundation, purchased from Bank Leu early 1970s.
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